The first book about Weir Farm National Historic Site, Connecticuts first national, will be authored by Xiomaro, the parks visiting artist, in a deal he signed with Arcadia Publishing.

The first book about Weir Farm National Historic Site, Connecticuts first national, will be authored by Xiomaro, the parks visiting artist, in a deal he signed with Arcadia Publishing.

Photo: Contributed Photo / Hearst Connecticut Media

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Photo of Xiomaro. The first book about Weir Farm National Historic Site, Connecticuts first national, will be authored by Xiomaro, the parks visiting artist, in a deal he signed with Arcadia Publishing.

Photo of Xiomaro. The first book about Weir Farm National Historic Site, Connecticuts first national, will be authored by Xiomaro, the parks visiting artist, in a deal he signed with Arcadia Publishing.

Photo: Contributed Photo / Hearst Connecticut Media

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Weir Farm workshop to teach smartphone photography

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RIDGEFIELD — Picture lovers can learn how to take better photos on their cell phones at a new workshop, “The Art of Phoneography,” at Weir Farm National Historic Site.

Visiting Artist Xiomáro will hold this workshop three times this year, beginning from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The other workshops will be at the same time July 7 and Sept. 23. Registration is required.

Xiomáro, a nationally-exhibited photographer, will provide tips and tools for participants to create dynamic, artistic photos using their smartphone. Point-and-shoot cameras and professional DSLRs are welcome, but the workshop is primarily designed to take advantage of the smartphone camera.